The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team, is responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, throughout the organisation and I have no function in this process. This allocation of resources is constantly monitored and reviewed where necessary, in the context of crime trends, policing needs and other operational strategies in place on a District, Divisional and Regional level to ensure optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the public.
I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that on the 29 February, 2012 the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of Celbridge Garda station was 17. Celbridge forms part of the Leixlip District in the Kildare Division, which on the same date had a complement of 75 and 316 Garda respectively.
I have also been informed by the Garda Authorities that the opening hours of Celbridge Garda Station are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m and 7 p.m - 9 p.m and Sunday 12 noon - 2p.m. Outside these hours, patrols are carried out by members attached to the District H.Q. in Leixlip.